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Location: Oundle, PE8 4HN
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Schoolblazer is the UK’s leading supplier of uniform and sportswear to the independent school sector, proudly partnering with over 230 top schools. Since 2004, they’ve pioneered a fresh approach to schoolwear, designing and sourcing products in-house to deliver both quality and convenience. With a third of the premium schoolwear market now under their belt and plans to launch internationally, including in Australia, Schoolblazer is entering an exciting phase of growth.
To support this, they are looking to appoint a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in strategic decision-making as part of the senior leadership team.
What you’ll be doing:
* Managing daily finance operations including AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations
* Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
* Leading the year-end process and liaising with auditors
* Delivering budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
* Ensuring compliance across VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax, and statutory filings
* Managing relationships with banks, auditors, insurers, and tax advisors
* Strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements
* Supporting cross-functional teams with financial insight
* Contributing to strategic planning and business case development
* Leading and developing a small finance team
What we’re looking for:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally in an SME environment
* Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards and regulatory compliance
* Excellent Excel and systems skills, including experience with SME-level accounting platforms
* Confident communicator with strong commercial acumen
* Able to work across functions and influence senior stakeholders
What’s on offer:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Apply now or contact Ayrton at Veracious Talent Partners for further information.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Retail, Manufacturing, and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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